This weekend in Salem, Oregon is packed with fan-favorite local events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, live entertainment, flea markets, or just a great way to spend an evening outdoors, Salem’s got something on the agenda.
Marion County Fair
The Marion County Fair is taking place this weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds! 🎡 Buy your tickets today for four days of funnel cakes, 4H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, live music and performances, and more.
Date: July 11 – 14, 2024
Time: Thursday: Noon – 10 PM | Friday: 10 AM – 11 PM | Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM | Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds // 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $5 – $8 (view ticket information)
Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
Arrowhead Lavender Farm & Co. is holding their very first Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival! Come to the farm to get your fix of lavender lemonade, U-Pick lavender, great food, live music, and wares from artisan vendors.
Date: July 12 – 14, 2024
Time: Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Arrowhead Lavender Farm & Co // 6373 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
Cost: FREE admission ($5 for parking, cash only)
Family Fun Friday: The Kalapuya
The Willamette Heritage Center is holding “Family Fun Fridays” (FFF) throughout the summer, with each Friday focusing on a different interactive lesson. July 12th’s lesson is about the Kalapuya!
Each FFF is $10 per person over 6 years old and includes all-day admission to any of Willamette Heritage Center’s self-guided tours. Space is limited to 30 participants, so registering in advance is encouraged.
Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Willamette Heritage Center // 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 per person (pre-registration encouraged)
Museum After Hours: Not Your 4th Grade Field Trip
If you want to experience the Willamette Heritage Center without your kids, WHC is offering “Museum After Hours.” For adults only (18+), discover the hidden details and history of the museum with an exclusive curator-led tour, mingle with other guests with adult beverages and snacks from the Taproot Old Mill Cafe, and travel back in time by learning historic textile-production skills used by the mill workers. This is another event with limited spots available, so get your tickets today!
Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Willamette Heritage Center // 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 per person (view registration information)
Movies in the Park: Barbie (PG-13)
Movies in the Park is BACK for select Fridays during the summer! Grab a chair or blanket and a friend and head down to Riverfront Park this weekend to watch a free showing of Barbie (PG-13).
Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Riverfront Park // 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
The Fussy Flea at the Fussy Duck
The Fussy Duck’s second “Fussy Flea” market of the year is taking place on July 13th. With dozens of different vendors selling everything from local handmade items to vintage wares, you’ll be sure to find something you didn’t know you needed.
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Fussy Duck // 3170 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE to attend
Read the Room: A Comedy Fundraiser for the Salem Public Library
If you love the Salem Public Library and the services they provide, come show your support at Infinity Room’s “Read the Room” comedy fundraiser! Top comedians will keep the laughs coming and there will be a raffle with exciting prizes from local Salem businesses. Proceeds from the show and raffle tickets will go towards the Library.
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Infinity Room // 210 Liberty St SE Ste 150, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door (view ticket information)
Bee’s Street Market
Check out Aunt Bee’s House for their vintage, handmade, and modern street market. Great deals will be found both inside and outside of the store!
Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Aunt Bee’s House // 2679 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE to attend
Cherry City Flea
Can’t get enough flea market finds? Cherry City Flea is taking place in the Salem Center Mall with vendors offering vintage clothing, art, handmade jewelry, fiber arts, vintage home goods, and more.
Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Salem Center Mall // 401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend
What an exciting lineup of events for the weekend! Be sure to check them out and make some wonderful memories with friends and family.
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